King Charles has read his speech at the State Opening of Parliament and he was wearing one of the most important symbols of monarchy for it, the Imperial State Crown.Â
The Imperial State Crown is worn by the British monarch when they leave Westminster Abbey at the end of their Coronation. They also wear the Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament. (Queen Elizabeth II chose to…
Princess Anne's special role as King Charles opens Parliament for the first time in his reign
8th November 2023
As King Charles opened Parliament for the first time under his reign, his sister, The Princess Royal exercised a special role – that of ‘Gold-Stick-in-Waiting.’
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The Queen’s historic reign has seen many changes but some things remain constant. Among them is the traditional ceremony which allows Britain’s politicians to get down to business: the State Opening of Parliament.
All laws are passed in The Queen’s name…
The Queen chooses a diamond diadem made for a king for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
If anyone was going to show us the honourable draw between a Crown and a hat, it was the Queen. As debate continued over whether Her Majesty should use the Imperial State Crown for the State Opening of Parliament, Elizabeth II had a rather elegant compromise. For this Queen’s Speech, the Monarch wore an all diamond diadem that was originally created for a king.
To be fair, it’s a…
The Queen soldiers on through State Opening despite apparent cold
14th October 2019
The Queen has given her speech at the State Opening of Parliament despite appearing to have the remnants of a heavy cold. The Monarch looked to be breathing more rapidly and heavily as she took her place on the Throne in the House of Lords at the start of the ceremony and…
The Queen arrives at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament
14th October 2019
Her Majesty the Queen has made her entrance into the ancient Palace of Westminster for one of the most important and, this year, controversial part of her duties. Elizabeth II is now at Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament.
The Queen left Buckingham Palace just…
The Editors' Debate: Yes - The Queen should wear the Crown to the State Opening of Parliament
8th October 2019
A week, they used to say, is a long time in politics. Right now, in the UK, make that fifteen minutes. But we do now know that there will be a Queen’s Speech on October 14th 2019 after Parliament was prorogued, without legal issue, on October 8th. And a Queen’s Speech usually means the Monarch, golden carriages and the Crown.
But the last time a Conservative led administration…
May and June tend to be busy times for Her Majesty The Queen, June, especially with the Trooping of the Colour, Garter Ceremony and Royal Ascot in quick succession, and this year, has the added complication of her Grandson getting married in May as well.
But, something is…
King Harald, Queen Sonja & Crown Prince Haakon attend the State Opening of Parliament
9th October 2017
Their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja were joined by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon on Monday as they performed the State Opening of the Norwegian Parliament, Stortinget, in the country’s capital, Oslo. This was King Harald’s 26th State Opening he…
As The Queen travelled to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament in her car, rather the traditional coach, she broke the law most have to abide by when she did not wear a seatbelt.
The West Yorkshire Police received a call from a concerned citizen who spotted Her Majesty travelling with her son, Prince Charles through London.
The caller told the West Yorkshire Police that despite the law…
